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Hvar Town & the Fortress
Harbour and fortress
Hvar’s yacht-filled harbour town, watched over by a Venetian fortress on the hill.
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About Hvar Town & the Fortress
Hvar Town wraps around a harbour full of yachts, with a grand main square, the cathedral and handsome palaces from the Venetian era lining the waterfront. Climb through the pines to the fortress on the hill above, where the view takes in the town’s terracotta roofs and the scattered Pakleni islands. Mornings are perfect for the walk up; afternoons for a long lunch by the water. Summer evenings are lively, with the cafés and bars filling until late, so book dinner ahead in July and August.
Our take
- Fortress view over the harbour
- Venetian-era palaces
- Lively summer nights
- Address
- Hvar Town, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Zagreb guide
- Price guide
- Ticket (sights price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hvar Town & the Fortress before you go.
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